Dystopian
That hideous strength
1987·544 pages
A dystopian battle unfolds as dark forces and a technocratic group clash with Dr. Ransom's allies over Earth's fate.
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A dystopian battle unfolds as dark forces and a technocratic group clash with Dr. Ransom's allies over Earth's fate.
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The third book in C.S. Lewis's Space Trilogy, "That Hideous Strength" follows a young academic couple in a post-war English university town. Jane and Mark Studdock find themselves caught between two great forces: the N.I.C.E. (National Institute of Co-ordinated Experiments), a technocratic organisation with sinister ambitions to reshape humanity, and a small company of friends gathered around the mysterious Director Ransom. A compelling blend of science fiction, fantasy, and spiritual warfare.
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What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Minor references to relationships; no explicit scenes depicted.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violence including body horror, gore, and gun violence; central to conflict.
Profanity
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Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcoholism; not a central theme.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Overt Christian themes and theology; central to narrative and moral framework.
Magic & witchcraft
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Magic and occult elements with Merlin; rituals and supernatural forces are key.
Occult / demonology
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Occult elements present as part of the fantasy magic system.
Political content
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Strong messaging on totalitarianism, anti-science views, and class systems.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of systemic cruelty and suffering under technocratic control.
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